There are various ways to classify and rate gutter covers/helmets/guards and other devices intended to keep leaves, debris and other stuff out of gutters. You can divide them into very broad or very specific categories. There are six basic types:

Reverse Curve

Mesh

Bottle Brush

Nylon

Foam type

The reverse curve is designed to direct water downward into the gutter through a tiny slit but encourages leaves to fall to the ground. Mesh gutter guards are sheets filled with holes that cover the gutter and attach to the roof shingles. Small holes are better than large holes because they don’t clog with leaves and stuff as easily.

Bottle brush gutter guards are similar to those pokey bristles that prevent birds from landing on things like statues. The bristles face upright so debris can rest on top while water flows into the downspout.

Nylon gutter guards work especially well in the winter to prevent snow and ice accumulation. You can get them to fit into your gutter without attaching to the shingles.

Foam Type is made from a plastic that fits directly into the gutter. It’s supposed to block all the debris falling from the roof and into the gutter. Debris can get caught on top of the foam which can lead to problems. The foam also displaces water, so the gutter holds less than with other cover types and may overflow more easily during heavy rains.

Gutter Helmet’s unique, multi-patented, curved design has no vertical openings that can allow debris to settle or to enter. Gravity causes leaves and debris to fall harmlessly to the ground, while water surface tension causes water to flow around the exclusive cover design and back into your gutters.

All gutter protection products are not created equally. Gutter Helmet is the only system that really does what it advertises. This is why Gutter Helmet is installed in more homes than any other gutter protection system.

If you’re in need of gutter installation, gutter cleaning & repair, gutter protection systems and downspouts, click here for more information or call the experts at Gutter Helmet of WNC in Asheville at 828-681.5555. They’ve been providing excellent gutter service to homeowners for 17 years.

Many people choose Gutter Helmets to protect their home from the damage that stuffed, clogged and dirty gutters can cause. As a maintenance feature, gutter helmets make cleaning your gutters a thing of the past. Gutter Helmet keeps leaves and other debris from clogging gutters and downspouts, prevents costly damage to your home’s roof, siding and landscape and prevents mold, mildew, disease and outbreaks of mosquitoes that breed in wet clogged, gutters.

Mosquitoes can make life miserable. Many back yard outings have been ruined by the constant annoyance and irritation caused by their bites. Also, some species can transmit serious diseases. Mosquitoes lay eggs on the surface of water in rain barrels, bird baths, cisterns and roof gutters so be sure to clean debris from rain gutters and unclog obstructed downspouts. Clogged rain gutters are one of the most overlooked breeding sites for mosquitoes around homes. For more information on how to keep leaves out and avoid stuffed gutters for good, call the experts at Gutter Helmet of WNC at 828-681-5555.

Gutter Helmet gutter protection is a great idea for a number of reasons. You may want to have them installed on your home if you:

live in a heavily wooded area and require more frequent gutter cleaning

own a large 2 or 3 story home and cleaning gutters is dangerous and costly

are using a cistern, rain barrel or rain harvesting system where capturing clean water is important

want to avoid the damage to home and health that dirty, clogged gutters can cause

Gutter Helmet has been serving the WNC areas of Asheville, Black Mountain, and Hendersonville, Fletcher, Brevard, Canton, Sylva, Flat Rock and surrounding cities for over 17 years. Gutter Helmet is the original gutter cover product, the Best and the #1 Gutter Protection System in the World. More than one million homeowners have chosen Gutter Helmet to protect their homes and families. A trusted gutter professional can answer your questions and offer helpful advice on gutter maintenance. Call the Gutter Helmet of Western North Carolina at 828-681-5555.

With all the rain we’re having this summer, you’re sure to know if you have clogged or improperly working rain gutters. One sign of trouble is if you have weeds growing out of your gutters. Or maybe when it rains your gutters overflow or your basement gets damp. These are just a few signs that you’ve got big gutter trouble which can lead to expensive damage to your home long term. The goal of gutters is to safely channel rain water away from your home’s exterior. If you don’t have gutters, or yours are damaged, broken, clogged or not properly aligned you likely have problems channeling rain water away, which can lead to prolonged moisture, water damage, mold, interior and exterior mildew problems, rotting fascia, landscape damage and a host of other water related problems.

If you question whether your gutter system is operating correctly, call the gutter experts at Gutter Helmet of WNC in Arden for a free gutter inspection. We service, repair and install new rain gutters as well as install Gutter Helmet gutter protection systems to prevent clogged gutters and the damage they can cause. Plus Gutter Helmet comes with reinforced steel support brackets to actually strengthen your existing gutter system.

Gutter Helmet was the very first gutter guard developed and it’s the best gutter cover system in America today. The product’s patented horizontal-rib design is engineered specifically for strength. It’s installed using reinforced heavy gauge brackets that support and strengthen your gutters to also help prevent ice dams and damage to gutters from heavy snows.

For more information or a free consultation, call the gutter installation and service pros in the Asheville area today at Gutter Helmet 1-828-681-5555 Gutter Helmet gutter guards keep rain gutters free from leaves and debris forever. Never clean your gutters again®. Visit www.nevercleanyourgutters.com for details or to request a free quote. Ask us how you can save $250 off Gutter Helmet today!

Every homeowner that has gutters on their house - has to think about cleaning their gutters, at least twice a year, sometime more often if you live in a heavily treed neighborhood. For older homeowners or those with limited mobility, cleaning gutters can be down right dangerous.

Installing gutter leaf guards can protect your gutters from leaves and clogs, so your gutters are maintenance free. Leaf gutter guard filters are a great solution to meet the demands of homeowners who want an effective and affordable gutter protection solution. Gutter screens or filters are ideal for most homes. Less expensive than solid gutter covers, filters keep most types of leaves and tree debris out and require little or no maintenance once installed. If you’re tired of cleaning gutters or are unable to clean your own gutters, this just maybe the solution you’ve been looking for.

Proudly made in the USA, our Clean Mesh™ gutter screens are the best choice. Unlike standard do-it-yourself gutter screens that you buy from Home Depot or Lowes Home Improvement, our specially designed screen mesh gutter filter has offset louvers with a vertical slant, engineered to draw rainwater in, while preventing tree debris from entering and clogging rain gutters. Even shingle grit and tree debris cannot pass through our gutter covers protective screen mesh. To find out more, call Asheville Gutter Company or visit us at www.ashevillegutter.com or call 828-681-5001 in the Asheville area for a free estimate.

Do you have icicles hanging from your rain gutters? This can be the first warning sign that you have ice dams on your roof. An ice dam is a sheet of ice that forms at the edge of the roof, typically at the gutters or soffit. When this happens, water backs up behind the ice dam and creates a pool of water that can leak into your home and cause expensive damage to ceilings, walls and insulation.

Ice dams are typically a result of heavy snowfall combined with improper ventilation in the attic. Warm areas on your roof cause areas of snow to melt. The water then runs down your roof under colder frozen snow and when it reaches a cold spot, like a soffit, rain gutter or valley – it freezes again causing an ice dam.

Properly ventilating and insulating the attic is the best way to prevent ice dams. The usual recommendation for proper ventilation is 1 square foot of vent for every 150 feet of attic floor area.

Cleaning the rain gutters on your home can also help prevent ice dams from occurring but they can still occur if the conditions are right. Installing gutter covers – like Gutter Helmet, can often prevent ice dams from forming on gutters. Solid gutter covers provide a protective barrier. The prolonged existence of ice dams can actually damage gutters by tearing them away from your roof. It’s a good idea to have your roof and gutters evaluated before ice becomes an issue and stop the problem before it starts. You can contact a licensed roofing professional or your local WNC Gutter Helmet dealer to discuss the best solution. Removing ice dams can be very dangerous. We recommend contacting a roofing professional if this occurs.

For more information on preventing gutter damage or installing protective gutter covers, call the experts at Gutter Helmet of WNC in Asheville. We’ll help protect your home from ice dams and the damage they can cause. Visit www.nevercleanyourgutters.com or call 828-681-5555 for more details.

When and why should I consider using mesh gutter screens? Depending on how wooded your neighborhood is, you may be a perfect candidate for mesh gutter screens. If you are not in a heavily wooded area, or you are working within a tight budget for your gutter protection needs, screen leaf filters can be a more affordable solution than solid gutter covers.

Constructed of durable stainless steel and high strength aluminium panels, our screen-mesh gutter guard is coated with an industrial strength paint system. Clean Mesh™ gutter screens is the perfect solution if you want and effective and affordable gutter protection system. This specially engineered gutter screen system is designed to keep gutters clean and free flowing. Clean Mesh™ is specifically designed to fit 5” gutters.

Why do some gutter covers or gutter guards fail? There are various ways to classify and rate gutter covers/helmets/guards and other devices intended to keep leaves, debris and other stuff out of gutters. You can divide them into very broad or very specific categories. There are six basic types:

Reverse Curve

Mesh

Bottle Brush

Nylon

Foam type

The reverse curve is designed to direct water downward into the gutter through a tiny slit but encourages leaves to fall to the ground.

Mesh gutter guards are sheets filled with holes that cover the gutter and attach to the roof shingles. Small holes are better than large holes because they don’t clog with leaves and stuff as easily.

Bottle brush gutter guards are similar to those pokey bristles that prevent birds from landing on things like statues. The bristles face upright so debris can rest on top while water flows into the downspout.

Nylon gutter guards work especially well in the winter to prevent snow and ice accumulation. You can get them to fit into your gutter without attaching to the shingles.

Foam Type is made from a plastic that fits directly into the gutter. It’s supposed to block all the debris falling from the roof and into the gutter. Debris can get caught on top of the foam which can lead to problems. The foam also displaces water, so the gutter holds less than with other cover types and may overflow more easily during heavy rains.

Gutter Helmet’s unique, multi-patented, curved design has no vertical openings that can allow debris to settle or to enter. Gravity causes leaves and debris to fall harmlessly to the ground, while water surface tension causes water to flow around the exclusive cover design and back into your gutters.

All gutter protection products are not created equally. Gutter Helmet is the only system that really does what it advertises. This is why Gutter Helmet is installed in more homes than any other gutter protection system.

If you’re in need of guttering, gutter cleaning & repair, gutter protection systems and downspouts, click here for more information or call the experts at Gutter Helmet of WNC in Asheville at 828-681.5555. They’ve been providing excellent gutter service to homeowners for 17 years.

People usually think of rain gutter protection in the spring or fall when gutters have a tendency to clog with leaves and heavy rain cause overflows that bring gutter problems to our attention. The fact is that snow can also cause major problems when you don’t have a proper rain gutter protection system in place.

Not only do gutters keep rain from running off your roof and over doorways and entryways and getting you wet, they protect your home from damage by managing the flow of water. Rain gutter protection actually serves a very important function. When rain hits your roof it runs down into your rain gutter system and drains safely away from your home. The power of hundreds of gallons of rain water running off your roof can be a damaging source of nature. Where does it go once it gets to the edge? Without gutters it goes right to your home’s foundation. The dirt around your home saturates with water leading to foundation damage, water in your basement, mold problems and a host of other expensive problems.

But I do have gutters you’re thinking? Yes, but if your Asheville home’s gutters and downspouts aren’t cleaned and functioning properly, it’s the same as not having any. That’s where rain gutter protection comes in. A good rain gutter protection system like Gutter Helmet solid gutter covers can protect your foundation, basement and home from damage. Call one of our gutter protection specialists at Gutter Helmet of WNC for a free gutter inspection and get more information on protecting your home today.

Gutter Helmet is the most trusted gutter protection product installed throughout the U.S. and through Western North Carolina. Gutter Helmet of WNC has been serving the greater Asheville for twenty years. Our trained gutter installers will come to your home and provide a custom estimate for your gutter protection system. Once you install Gutter Helmet’s solid gutter cover, you no longer have to worry about leaves clogging your gutters. Gutter Helmet keeps leaves and debris out and channels rain water safely away from your home. There’s a reason why over one million homeowners have installed Gutter Helmet. It’s the #1, best gutter protection system in America today.

Are you a homeowner living in Western North Carolina with clogged, dirty gutters? You don’t have to! Clogged gutters can lead to water damage, mold and mildew. Why deal with dirty, dangerous gutters every fall. Once you install Gutter Helmet your gutter problems are solved once and for all. Gutter Helmet is the patented solid gutter cover that come with a lifetime guarantee.